Tantalizing Thai Garlic Noodles with Broccoli

Oh baby this is good!  If you like dinner with a little kick, you’ll love what Milford Spice Company’s Tantalizing Thai combined with Korean chili flakes can do!  Get ready for greatness.

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup sesame or peanut oil
1 small head garlic, finely chopped
2 smaller shallots, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
3 Tbsp sesame seeds
3 tsp ginger, grated
1-3 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 Tbsp Korean chili flakes
1 Tbsp Milford Spice Company’s Tantalizing Thai
2 bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 head broccoli cut into florets
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh Thai or regular basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions

DIRECTIONS

  • In a medium skillet, combine the sesame oil, garlic, shallots, and bay leaf. Cook over medium heat until the garlic turns golden and is crisping, about 5-8 minutes. Stir in the sesame seeds and ginger, cook 1 minute.

  • Pour the oil into a large bowl. Add the chili flakes, Milford Spice Company’s Tantalizing Thai, and season with salt (optional).

  • Cook the noodles according to package directions. During the last 3 minutes, add the bell peppers and broccoli to the water. Save 1/4 cup water, then drain. Toss the hot noodles, soy sauce, and all of the herbs with the chili oil, add water to thin to reach desired consistency.

  • Serve the noodles with additional chili oil and green onions.